Timberwolves exercise fourth-year contract option on Wayne Ellington

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Wednesday that the team has exercised its fourth-year contract option on guard Wayne Ellington and its third-year options for forwards Lazar Hayward and Wes Johnson. Ellington, the 28th overall pick in the 2009 draft, has appeared in 138 games over two seasons, averaging 6.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists. (Fox Sports North)